Having pretty much always been a 'you do you, let me do me' kinda guy, I think is why its easy for me to see the corruption and malfeasance of the government.

Shaking the jar!

I have seen this ant/jar story a few places now.  Makes sense in a way.  Lot of people just won't put in the thought to see thru the propaganda.  

You have to earn my hate, just as you have to earn my respect.  Your choice.